2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 127Get this manual
ENGINE TOP END 5-19 Camshaft
Camshaft Bearing Wear
OThe journal wear is measured using plastigage (press gauge), which is inserted into the clearance to be measuredThe plastigage indicates the clearance by the amount it is compressed and widened when the parts are assembled Cut strips of plastigage to journal widthPlace strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft with the camshaft installed in the correct position so that the plastigage will be compressed between the journal and rocker case Install the rocker case, tightening the bolts in the correct sequence to the specified torque (see Rocker Case Installation)
000 not turn the camshaft when the plastigage is between the journal and rocker case
Remove the rocker case and measure the plastigage width [A] to determine the clearance between the journal and the rocker case Measure the widest portion of the plastigageCamshaft Bearing Clearance18) Standard: 0.0160.052 mm (0.00060.0020 in Service Limit: 0.14 mm (0.0055 in Camshaft Bearing Clearance22) Standard: 0.0200.062 mm (0.00080.0024 in